3 starch recipes to help control high blood sugar

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang) |

Buckwheat, black rice, barley... contain starch, by cooking properly will help maintain blood sugar in the body effectively.

Black rice porridge

Cook black rice congee (rice and water) in a 1:2 ratio. Black rice porridge is not only soft and sticky but also has a very good effect in lowering blood sugar.

Barley porridge, red beans

Cook barley, red beans and rice into congee in a ratio of 1:1:2. This congee dish has the effect of strengthening the spleen, lowering blood sugar, and is good for health.

Buckwheat rice

Buckwheat rice is a nutritious dish. The preparation method is relatively simple.

First, you need to prepare some ingredients including buckwheat, rice, water... Buckwheat is a grain rich in fiber and flavonoids, and has many effects such as lowering blood sugar and regulating blood lipids.

Next, mix the buckwheat and rice together in a certain ratio and then wash with clean water. Note that the texture of buckwheat is relatively hard, so it needs to be washed several times to ensure thorough cleaning.

Add the rice and buckwheat mixture to the pot and add an appropriate amount of water. The amount of water will affect the taste and texture of the rice and buckwheat, so adjust the water according to personal preference.

Then, bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer. When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it cool naturally.

It should be noted that the texture and flavor of rice and buckwheat can vary depending on factors such as variety, origin and cooking method. Therefore, the ratio of buckwheat to rice can be adjusted according to personal preference to achieve the best nutritional effect.

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang)
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